Windows Server Migration And Application Remediation Engineer Contract

Losika Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a hands-on Infrastructure Engineer for Windows Server Migration. The role involves system assessments, application remediation, and executing migrations. Ideal candidates should have over 6 years of experience in Windows Server administration and strong SQL skills. This is a contract position with an immediate start available.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in Windows Server administration and migration.
• Strong SQL Server experience including SSIS and jobs.
• Experience in ITIL / CAB / governance-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Assess Windows Server systems and decide on an upgrade or migration.
• Execute server migrations and decommissions according to governance.
• Document migration plans and rollback procedures.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Active Directory

IIS

SQL Server

PowerShell scripting

Group Policy

Tools

ActiveBatch

Control-M

Job description

Windows Server Migration and Application Remediation Engineer Contract

We're looking for a hands‑on Infrastructure Engineer with strong Windows Server and application remediation experience to support our client's infrastructure modernisation and obsolescence programme.

This role focuses on analysing and upgrading Windows Server.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess Windows Server systems and decide between upgrade, migration, or decommission.
• Perform detailed dependency analysis across applications, databases, IIS sites, SSIS packages, and scheduled jobs.
• Execute server migrations and decommissions in line with governance and CAB requirements.
• Remediate application‑level issues: update config files, connection strings, and SSIS packages for compatibility.
• Use PowerShell, SQL, or batch scripts to automate environment analysis and reporting.
• Maintain and upgrade ActiveBatch or similar job‑scheduling platforms.
• Document migration plans, rollback procedures, and audit evidence for compliance teams.
• Collaborate with application owners, DBAs, and infrastructure teams throughout the migration lifecycle.

Required Skills

• 6+ years' experience in Windows Server administration and migration.
• Proficient with Active Directory, IIS, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Strong SQL Server experience (SSIS, jobs, connections, data validation).
• Solid PowerShell scripting for automation and remediation tasks.
• Ability to understand and adjust .NET application configurations (web.config, XML, connection strings).
• Exposure to ActiveBatch, Control‑M, or other job scheduling tools.
• Experienced in ITIL / CAB / governance‑driven environments.

Advantageous

• Azure Migrate / VMware migration or cloud readiness experience.
• Familiarity with COBIT / ISO / financial sector compliance.
• Background in application support or technical migration projects.

Ideal Candidate

• Hands‑on, detail‑oriented engineer comfortable across infrastructure and application layers.
• Analytical thinker with strong troubleshooting and documentation ability.
• Excellent communicator who collaborates well across teams.
• Available for an immediate contract start.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting